Tour & Activity Scams in Alexandria, Egypt
Unlicensed guides, fake tickets, bait-and-switch excursions, and ticket scalping. Below are the tour & activities scams reported in Alexandria — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Marrakech, Chefchaouen, and Luxor.
Last updated: April 4, 2026
1
Tour & Activities Scams
8
Total in Alexandria
How it works
Around Qaitbay Citadel, the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, and the Pompey's Pillar site, unofficial individuals present themselves as licensed guides and offer tours. They lead visitors on extended tours and then demand disproportionate fees, or guide them through affiliated shops. Some claim to be museum staff or ticket checkers.
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8 total warnings across all categories